Wes Fenlon

I'm a journalist with 17 years of experience writing & reporting on games and technology at PC Gamer, Tested, The Wirecutter and more. Emulation coverage at Read Only Memo is my passion project!

93 posts

The MiSTer Console Mode is finally here, and it's every bit the UI I hoped it would be

by Wes Fenlon in Newsletter Aug 2, 2026 — 15 min read

Hands-on with Console Mode, plus an interview with the team behind a new fan translation of Japanese Xbox RPG Innocent Tears.

Get ready for PlayStation 5 emulation

by Wes Fenlon in Newsletter Jul 19, 2026 — 14 min read

This issue: Two PS5 emulators race ahead, and an in-depth look at an obscure N64 JRPG translation.

Two recompilation projects are tackling the PS1 — but only one's doing it without Claude

by Wes Fenlon in Newsletter Jul 5, 2026 — 19 min read

Introducing Warp Point, a Web 1.0 gaming blog directory built for 2026

by Wes Fenlon and Matt Sayer in Warp Point Jun 28, 2026 — 5 min read

Emulating the Namco 246 & 256: the PS2 arcade machines we now literally have at home

by Wes Fenlon in Newsletter Jun 14, 2026 — 13 min read

"Like chewing glass:" Why Kowloon's Gate was Hilltop's hardest hacking challenge ever, and also worth it: "It is such a singular experience"

by Wes Fenlon in Newsletter May 24, 2026 — 16 min read